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Evidence Guide: MSTDC3001 - Perform spotting function in dry cleaning operations

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MSTDC3001 - Perform spotting function in dry cleaning operations

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Determine job requirements

  1. Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  2. Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  3. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  4. Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

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Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

Completed
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Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

Completed
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Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

Completed
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Prepare to perform spotting function

  1. Identify types of spotting agents and classify
  2. Determine applications of spotting agents to specific types of stains
  3. Identify application procedures for spotting agents
  4. Consider safety and handling requirements of spotting agents
  5. Identify common fabrics and special fabrics
  6. Prepare work area, resources, materials and equipment according to requirements and workplace procedures
Identify types of spotting agents and classify

Completed
Date:

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Determine applications of spotting agents to specific types of stains

Completed
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Identify application procedures for spotting agents

Completed
Date:

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Consider safety and handling requirements of spotting agents

Completed
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Identify common fabrics and special fabrics

Completed
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Prepare work area, resources, materials and equipment according to requirements and workplace procedures

Completed
Date:

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Determine spotting requirements

  1. Identify type of stain and its characteristics, and determine fabric type
  2. Identify appropriate spotting agent according to stain characteristic and fabric requirements
  3. Identify spotting requirements for common stains and select appropriate method
  4. Consider advanced spotting processes and procedures and select appropriate method, where necessary
  5. Seek information to support skill development when stains or spotting techniques are difficult to identify
  6. Implement control measures for factors that affect spotting procedures
Identify type of stain and its characteristics, and determine fabric type

Completed
Date:

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Identify appropriate spotting agent according to stain characteristic and fabric requirements

Completed
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Identify spotting requirements for common stains and select appropriate method

Completed
Date:

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Consider advanced spotting processes and procedures and select appropriate method, where necessary

Completed
Date:

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Seek information to support skill development when stains or spotting techniques are difficult to identify

Completed
Date:

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Implement control measures for factors that affect spotting procedures

Completed
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Carry out spotting procedure

  1. Prepare spotting agents and mix according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  2. Handle fabrics or materials according to fabric requirements
  3. Operate machine or equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  4. Apply spotting technique in accordance with workplace procedures and spotting agent directions
  5. Dry, hang or store article correctly, label and take to the correct area for dry cleaning
  6. Record and report non-removable stains and defects according to workplace procedures
Prepare spotting agents and mix according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

Completed
Date:

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Handle fabrics or materials according to fabric requirements

Completed
Date:

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Operate machine or equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

Completed
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Apply spotting technique in accordance with workplace procedures and spotting agent directions

Completed
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Dry, hang or store article correctly, label and take to the correct area for dry cleaning

Completed
Date:

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Record and report non-removable stains and defects according to workplace procedures

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Prepare to perform spotting function

2.1

Identify types of spotting agents and classify

2.2

Determine applications of spotting agents to specific types of stains

2.3

Identify application procedures for spotting agents

2.4

Consider safety and handling requirements of spotting agents

2.5

Identify common fabrics and special fabrics

2.6

Prepare work area, resources, materials and equipment according to requirements and workplace procedures

3

Determine spotting requirements

3.1

Identify type of stain and its characteristics, and determine fabric type

3.2

Identify appropriate spotting agent according to stain characteristic and fabric requirements

3.3

Identify spotting requirements for common stains and select appropriate method

3.4

Consider advanced spotting processes and procedures and select appropriate method, where necessary

3.5

Seek information to support skill development when stains or spotting techniques are difficult to identify

3.6

Implement control measures for factors that affect spotting procedures

4

Carry out spotting procedure

4.1

Prepare spotting agents and mix according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

4.2

Handle fabrics or materials according to fabric requirements

4.3

Operate machine or equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

4.4

Apply spotting technique in accordance with workplace procedures and spotting agent directions

4.5

Dry, hang or store article correctly, label and take to the correct area for dry cleaning

4.6

Record and report non-removable stains and defects according to workplace procedures

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Prepare to perform spotting function

2.1

Identify types of spotting agents and classify

2.2

Determine applications of spotting agents to specific types of stains

2.3

Identify application procedures for spotting agents

2.4

Consider safety and handling requirements of spotting agents

2.5

Identify common fabrics and special fabrics

2.6

Prepare work area, resources, materials and equipment according to requirements and workplace procedures

3

Determine spotting requirements

3.1

Identify type of stain and its characteristics, and determine fabric type

3.2

Identify appropriate spotting agent according to stain characteristic and fabric requirements

3.3

Identify spotting requirements for common stains and select appropriate method

3.4

Consider advanced spotting processes and procedures and select appropriate method, where necessary

3.5

Seek information to support skill development when stains or spotting techniques are difficult to identify

3.6

Implement control measures for factors that affect spotting procedures

4

Carry out spotting procedure

4.1

Prepare spotting agents and mix according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

4.2

Handle fabrics or materials according to fabric requirements

4.3

Operate machine or equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

4.4

Apply spotting technique in accordance with workplace procedures and spotting agent directions

4.5

Dry, hang or store article correctly, label and take to the correct area for dry cleaning

4.6

Record and report non-removable stains and defects according to workplace procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices and other reference material

identifying and classifying types of spotting agents, determining applications of spotting agents to specific types of stains, and their application procedures

identifying particular stains and their removal procedures

identifying special fabrics, fabric characteristics and care requirements prior to selection of spotting procedure

selecting spotting agents and conducting procedure appropriate to the type of stain, fibre and fabric, and dye and colour characteristics, for a range of at least (10) ten articles, with different spotting requirements and common fabric types

conducting spotting procedures with a variety of at least five (5) special fabrics, with a variety of stains or marks

documenting spotting agents and procedure applied

preparing and mixing spotting agents accurately and safely, using related measuring and other dispensing or dosing equipment

drying, hanging, storing, labelling and transferring article according to workplace practices to meet quality requirements

recording and reporting non-removable stains and defects according to workplace procedures.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Australian Standards that govern dry cleaning and laundry operations

the range of spotting agents and their application to specific stains

spotting resource requirements:

spotting board

drying cabinet

tumbler

spotting brushes

spatula

towel

cheesecloth

blotters

relevant machines and equipment

application procedures for spotting agents

the differences between oxidising and reducing bleaches

rules for bleaching

acceleration processes

safety and handling and storage requirements of spotting agents

procedures for stain identification

types of stains and their characteristics:

organic or non-organic

dye stains

albumin stains

protein stains

vegetable adhesives

mustard

tomato sauce

wine

the characteristics and qualities of special fabrics:

taffeta

satin

crepe

chiffon

moire fabrics

embossed fabrics

pile fabrics

velvet

metallic fabric

pigment print

flock prints

acetate sharkskin

sequins

wools and silks

smooth silks and cottons

requirements for handling and care of fabrics during the spotting process

characteristics of fibres, fabrics, and dyes or colours, and the effects of the spotting procedure

procedures for identifying the type of stain:

considering the information provided by the customer

identifying the colour of the stain

identifying the feel or odour of the stain

machinery and equipment requirements of spotting techniques

factors affecting the spotting process:

time

temperature

moisture

ph concentration

measuring equipment and numeracy relevant to preparing solutions

workplace procedures for mixing and preparing spotting agents and procedures for operating machines and equipment

environmental aspects related to workplace and machine or equipment operation and manual handling

quality practices

workplace practices

practices for recording and reporting.

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

SOPs

work instructions

PPE

oral, written and visual communication

quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output

housekeeping

tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling

WHS requirements

Australian Standards include:

the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken

Types of special spotting agents include one or more of the following:

wet-side and dry-side agents:

sodium thiosulphate

formic acid

oxalic acid

iodine

acetone

methyl alcohol

oxidising and reducing bleaches

digestion agents

solvents

detergents

Safety and handling requirements include one or more of the following:

PPE

procedures for use of certain types of container materials (e.g. plastic and metal)

flammability

solubility

sample testing requirements

requirements for mixing and diluting

Fabric requirements include one or more of the following:

tamping requirements

brushing requirements

special needs for keeping fabric flat or not

rinsing needs

procedures for use of certain equipment and chemicals

susceptibility to breaks and creasing

side of fabric upon which to apply spotting

Advanced spotting processes and procedures include one or more of the following:

digestion

bleaching

steam treatment

synthetic detergent treatment

ammonia action

chemical action

oxidising

reducing

Relevant documentation includes one or more of the following:

information about the procedure employed

record of non-removable stains and defects

customer invoicing

customer pick-up information